Wolcott's Manny Cruz is going to play baseball in college for Southern New Hampshire University.

A 39th-round draft choice of the Cinncinati Reds in June's Major League Baseball draft, Cruz said he spoke with the franchise's Northeast Regional scouting supervisor, Lee Seras, on Wednesday. An offer was never made to the Class M All-State selection.

"I'm not going to sign," said Cruz, 17, said Friday. "In rookie ball, they have a shortstop and backup, and their fifth-round draft pick just signed. If I signed and committed, I would not be able to do what I have to do. It wouldn't be a smart idea."

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